The VA’s Online Cemetery Now Includes Details on 500,000 More Veterans More friends, family and loved ones who are distant can pay their respects online. Here’s How Memorial Day Will Be Observed at National and State Veterans Cemeteries Smaller, more subdued ceremonies are planned nationwide. Can Spouses Be Buried in Veterans Cemeteries? It's not something we like to think about, but it's a benefit you earned. Will VA Pay for Your Funeral? The Answer May Surprise You If you think living is expensive, try dying. VA Offers Pre-Approval Process for Burials Apply for Burial in a National Cemetery Now to Avoid Problems Later To ease the burden on surviving family, VA now can determine eligibility for burial in a National Cemetery ahead of time. VA to Let Vets Pre-Select Cemetery Burials Before Death A VA rule change will allow veterans to apply for burial in national cemeteries before their death. Burial and Memorial Benefits Overview There are several ways our nation honors its deceased veterans. See our detailed pages on what benefits are available. Most States Have Veterans Cemeteries That Offer Free Burial Many states have state veterans cemeteries. Find out about the locations and eligibility requirements for your state. VA National Cemetery Burial Eligibility Are you eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery? Find out here. Military Retiree Casualty DOs and DON'Ts Help avoid delays in assistance and the unpleasant issues that may arise when dealing with the loss of a loved one. Military Funerals: Honoring the Honorable Active duty members, Selected Reserve, and honorably discharged veterans qualify for military honors at their funeral. Military Funeral Honors Military Funeral Honors are available for eligible veterans. A military funeral can be requested by the veterans family. Memorial Plots For a veteran whose remains aren't available for burial VA will provide a plot and headstone or marker in a national cemetery... When You Die, VA Will Provide a Free Grave Marker The VA provides headstones and markers for the graves of veterans anywhere in the world. Burial Preparations Burial preparation is a sensitive subject, but you should be aware of your burial benefits before you need them. Burial Flags For Veterans VA provides an American flag for services, and a flag to be given to the next of kin or a close associate of the deceased. Burial in Arlington National Cemetery Since 1864, Arlington National Cemetery has served as the nation's military cemetery honoring those who served. Presidential Memorial Certificates Available When A Veteran Dies The Presidential Memorial Certificate expresses the nation's grateful recognition of a veteran's service. 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The VA’s Online Cemetery Now Includes Details on 500,000 More Veterans More friends, family and loved ones who are distant can pay their respects online.
Here’s How Memorial Day Will Be Observed at National and State Veterans Cemeteries Smaller, more subdued ceremonies are planned nationwide.
Can Spouses Be Buried in Veterans Cemeteries? It's not something we like to think about, but it's a benefit you earned.
Will VA Pay for Your Funeral? The Answer May Surprise You If you think living is expensive, try dying.
Apply for Burial in a National Cemetery Now to Avoid Problems Later To ease the burden on surviving family, VA now can determine eligibility for burial in a National Cemetery ahead of time.
VA to Let Vets Pre-Select Cemetery Burials Before Death A VA rule change will allow veterans to apply for burial in national cemeteries before their death.
Burial and Memorial Benefits Overview There are several ways our nation honors its deceased veterans. See our detailed pages on what benefits are available.
Most States Have Veterans Cemeteries That Offer Free Burial Many states have state veterans cemeteries. Find out about the locations and eligibility requirements for your state.
VA National Cemetery Burial Eligibility Are you eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery? Find out here.
Military Retiree Casualty DOs and DON'Ts Help avoid delays in assistance and the unpleasant issues that may arise when dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Military Funerals: Honoring the Honorable Active duty members, Selected Reserve, and honorably discharged veterans qualify for military honors at their funeral.
Military Funeral Honors Military Funeral Honors are available for eligible veterans. A military funeral can be requested by the veterans family.
Memorial Plots For a veteran whose remains aren't available for burial VA will provide a plot and headstone or marker in a national cemetery...
When You Die, VA Will Provide a Free Grave Marker The VA provides headstones and markers for the graves of veterans anywhere in the world.
Burial Preparations Burial preparation is a sensitive subject, but you should be aware of your burial benefits before you need them.
Burial Flags For Veterans VA provides an American flag for services, and a flag to be given to the next of kin or a close associate of the deceased.
Burial in Arlington National Cemetery Since 1864, Arlington National Cemetery has served as the nation's military cemetery honoring those who served.
Presidential Memorial Certificates Available When A Veteran Dies The Presidential Memorial Certificate expresses the nation's grateful recognition of a veteran's service.
Military Memorial and Burial Benefits Explained As a servicemember or military family member you should be aware of your memorial benefits before you need them.
Economic Hardship Bonuses for Enlisted Troops? Clock Is Ticking on Pentagon Decision. After three weeks of being pressed by Military.com about whether it plans to pay out any economic hardship bonuses, the...
The Army National Guard Owes Thousands of Former Soldiers Unpaid Bonuses. It's Asking Them to Figure It Out. The Guard letters went to former soldiers who may have never received their promised enlistment bonus after the service...
15% Enlisted Pay Hike, Other Proposed Quality-of-Life Improvements Get Big Boost from House Lawmakers The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act would enact most of the key recommendations from the military quality-of...
'Restore Real Value': House Panel Wants to Give Junior Enlisted Troops 15% Pay Raise The recommendation on boosting paychecks is part of the final report from the House Armed Services Committee's military...
New Cold-Assignment Incentive Pay Coming for Airmen and Guardians at 7 Bases As of April 1, airmen and Guardians stationed at U.S. bases where temperatures sometimes drop 20 degrees below zero will earn...
Burial in Arlington National Cemetery Since 1864, Arlington National Cemetery has served as the nation's military cemetery honoring those who served.
Burial and Memorial Benefits Overview There are several ways our nation honors its deceased veterans. See our detailed pages on what benefits are available.
Burial at Sea: A Time-Honored Tradition For many sailors and Marines, there is no more honored choice for their mortal remains than burial at sea.
Most States Have Veterans Cemeteries That Offer Free Burial Many states have state veterans cemeteries. Find out about the locations and eligibility requirements for your state.